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Robert Blechl GLENDALE -- The Glendale Historical Society emerged in the first half of the century but ground to a halt in 1955 after a waning of historical interest by city residents. The society enjoyed a revival in 1979, however, when a famous house from Glendale's past was threatened by an apartment development. Disassembled and moved from its original plot at 921 E. Wilson Ave, the Doctors' House -- built in 1889 and named for the four doctors who lived and practiced there -- was saved by society members who diligently pieced it back together on a new foundation in Brand Park.

Karen S. Kim GLENDALE -- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, thanks, in part, to the bustling Christmas tree lots staked out on numerous Glendale street corners. Most of the seasonal businesses will pack it up until next year come Dec. 24, but until then, shipments of trees will replenish the lots' mighty Evergreen symbols of the holiday season several times a week. "So far, we're holding our own," said Penny Mersola, nursery manager for Virgil's Hardware and Home Center.

Alex Coolman GLENDALE -- Local roads would get nearly $1.5 million in upgrades in a funding package that might be approved at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The money, $1,452,175 to be exact, comes to Glendale from an state-level traffic congestion relief bill and must be spent by June 30, 2002. City staff has proposed using the money to make improvements to seven areas of city roads, primarily for the purpose of repair of pavement. While the work proceeds, the city also proposes to make additional improvements, such as the rehabilitation of wheelchair ramps and sidewalks, that would not be covered by the state funding.

Amber Willard NORTHWEST GLENDALE -- A 75-year-old Glendale man was being held without bail Thursday after fatally shooting his daughter during an argument, police said. The woman, 45-year-old Susanna Gagamyan, died Wednesday night shortly after being shot in a Burger King parking lot at 523 N. Central Ave. Sargis Geghamyan was arrested nearby that night by Glendale Police officers. The officers were in the area when several emergency calls were received regarding the shooting, officials said.

"What the city has been attempting to do with this ordinance is the same thing it has been trying to do for a number of years, and that is to improve the quality of life that results when large numbers of individuals get together in an area to solicit work." City Atty. Scott Howard on the city appealing a federal injunction that bars it from upholding its anti-solicitation ordinance. "It feels good to have completed the process. It has been a difficult journey for all of us to travel together to get to this point."

TODAY GLENDALE The Rotary Club of Glendale meets at noon Thursdays at the Brandview Collection, 109 E. Harvard St. For more information, call (818) 248-1343. The American Red Cross Glendale-Crescenta Valley chapter has a new volunteer orientation at 6 p.m. at 1501 S. Brand Blvd. For more information, call (818) 243-3121. Square Dance classes are at 7:30 p.m. at Glendale United Methodist Church, 1015 N. Central Ave. For more information, call (818)

Darleene Barrientos Police and firefighters used tear gas Wednesday afternoon to force their way into the motel room of man who threatened to kill himself, ending a four-hour standoff. The 36-year-old Glendale man, who police declined to identify, shot himself in the side about 4:30 p.m. and was taken to Glendale Adventist Medical Center, police spokeswoman Officer Leticia Chang said. His wound was not life-threatening, and police entered the room after hearing the shot, she said.

The following were taken from daily booking reports from the Glendale Police Department:   AREA 1   300 block of West Wilson Avenue Edmond Gallegos, 18, was arrested Jan. 15 on suspicion of providing false identification to a police officer, vandalism and failing to appear in court or pay a fine.   South Central and West Lomita avenues Ruben Celaya, 32, was arrested Jan. 16 on suspicion of violating protection orders.   AREA 2   Victory Boulevard and Winchester Avenue Arman Arakelyan, 28, was arrested Jan. 14 on suspicion of being drunk in public.

Shopping Park showing Christmas classic tonight MONTROSE -- Residents are invited to watch an open-air showing of the holiday classic "Miracle on 34th Street" tonight in the Montrose Shopping Park. The movie will be shown at 8:30 tonight in the 2300 block of Honolulu Avenue. The event, which will be preceded by horse-drawn trolley rides from 5:30 to 8 p.m., is free. Trolley rides will also be offered from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Carolers will serenade shoppers from 3 to 6 p.m. today and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

TODAY GLENDALE Metro-Male, a new skin care and vitamin line, has a charity event at 7 p.m. at Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin. The bachelor auction will benefit the Firefighters' Quest for Burn Survivors, a Glendale-based charity. For more information, call (877) 638-7614. Emerson Elementary School hosts its scholastic book fair from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., 720 E. Cypress Ave. The school also welcomes Caldecott Award-winning children's bok author David Shannon for "Family Night" on Friday.